Author Archives: John Harris

About John Harris

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

What Destroys Small Groups?

Posted on 07/06/2012 by John Harris

Many of you will know that I am the Pastor to Adults at FBC Maryville. Part of that job means that I’m over our small group discipleship ministries (for adults). For us, this is primarily “Sunday School” (Connect Groups), but … Continue reading →

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Don’t talk about this!

Posted on 07/04/2012 by John Harris

Money is something that we never like to hear about at Church, right? It’s worth your time to just look at some interesting patterns when it comes to money and the Bible. If you’d like, Dave Ramsey has a great illustrative list … Continue reading →

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OK! Okay?

Posted on 07/03/2012 by John Harris

Language is something we all use every day. Go to school long enough, and you’ll have to learn more languages. If you’re like me, you won’t want to do it, but you’ll find it an amazing journey in the process.

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Evangelism: How To Share Your Faith

Posted on 07/03/2012 by John Harris

Does the thought of “sharing your faith” cause you to break-out in a cold sweat? That’s true for most people. I even still get “holy butterflies” in my stomach right before I share with someone, but I know we’re called … Continue reading →

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Can You Really Believe The Bible?

Posted on 07/02/2012 by John Harris

Have you ever asked this question? Well, I have, and I have an answer for myself… Yes, I believe the Bible. The current culture does not come to the Bible as a text to be honored and revered, in fact, … Continue reading →

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